Small Business Internet Blog

Recently we wrote a post about how to set up a social media calendar to engage with current and potential customers across various social media channels. But once you set up your calendar and start posting, how do you know what’s working and what isn’t? Read More

Are you a small
business owner who is considering becoming more active on social media networks
in order drive traffic to your website, increase online visibility, and draw in
more customers? Great idea! Read More

Facebook is huge. In fact, it is the largest social network in the world with over 1.2 billion active users, more than 60% of which check in on a daily basis. Many businesses shy away from advertising on Facebook because it is a social network. People log in to socialize, not to purchase things, right? Read More

Another year has come and gone. Now that the revelry of the season has passed, 2017 is stretched out in front of us like a blank canvas—full of possibilities! This year, take your business and profitability to the next level by making these online marketing resolutions: Read More

Walk through any middle school in the United States and you will hear “hashtag, (fill in the blank)” tacked onto the end of many
conversations. But these little words and phrases are far more than a teen fad. Unlike that Flock of Seagulls hairdo you may have rocked in the 80’s, these
little guys can be very useful for your online marketing strategy. Read More

If you are like most small business owners, you wear many hats—marketer, accountant, content creator, sales, customer service, and the list goes on. As
such, we wanted to mention some great (and free) tools to help make your job easier.
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Why do some businesses thrive on social media while others struggle to get any attention at all? The answer usually lies within the social media strategy.
Generating consistent, quality posts that align with your marketing goals can keep you front-and-center in the minds of your current and prospective
customers, while firing off random posts every once in a while is like sneezing in the wind. Check out some tips below for setting up and executing a
social media plan that gets results.
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I know what you are thinking. You don't have time to fritter away tweeting, "liking," and sharing. You have a business to run. How important is it to use social media, anyway? As it turns out, social media for business can be a game-changer. Not only is it an effective method of connecting with potential customers, but it is also very inexpensive and offers a high return on investment. Here are some interesting statistics... Read More

You have likely heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” And if you shop online, you know how helpful it is to see great images of what you plan on purchasing. Harness the natural desire of web users to see great images to boost your brand identity with Pinterest. Read More

So you are active on social media and have even built up a significant following on various social media platforms. But is it translating into sales? If not, it might be time to look at geo-targeting through social media ads to reach potential customers in your local area. Read More